SCOTTISH HARP COMPETITION

Sponsored by the Scottish Harp Society of America and American Harp Society Pittsburgh Chapter.

Special thanks to AHS Pittsburgh for sponsoring the Journeyman/Master award

Entries must be postmarked by September 1 st, 2020

SPONSOR OF THE STRING-BAND PERFORMANCE IN THE CLAN AREA:

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HARPING STAFF:

MELANIE SANDROCK - Director of Harping
FAYE IREY
VICKI JONES
EMILY URSO
JUNE SECHRIST

SCOTTISH HARPING

​The "Scottish harp" is a small harp used in Scotland, Ireland and Wales for several centuries.  "Small" means that it has fewer strings in comparison to the modern orchestral harp, on a smaller body.
Harps come in many sizes and are more primitive in that the harp changes key with levers that press on individual strings to raise the pitch. The strings are gut, nylon or wire and can be played with either finger pads or, historically, the fingernails. The harp was revered in the clans and the harper was expected to tell stories of the history of the clan.
Scottish culture and music is widespread and with it went the harp, and today is most prevalent in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Canada and the USA. More detailed information can be found at the Harp page using the link below.
SCOTTISH HARP SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HARPER REGISTRATION begins in the Harp Pavilion at 8:30 a.m.
HARP ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM HARP COMPETITION

11:30 AM  HARP AWARDS

1:00 PM TO 1:30 PM String Band performs at Clan Forsyth tent in Clans Area

1:45 PM HARP WORKSHOP

2:30 PM MUSICAL JAM SESSION

2019 WORKSHOP LEADER & HARPING JUDGE
RACHEL CLEMENTE


                RACHEL CLEMENTE

New England based pedal and traditional Scottish harpist, Rachel Clemente, has had a passion for music from the early age of five. She began her harp training as a student of the Suzuki method. In addition, she discovered her love of Scottish music through events and competitions held by the Scottish Harp Society of America and the Ohio Scottish Arts School. Her musical education then continued at renowned arts boarding high school, Interlochen Arts Academy. 
In July of 2018, Rachel graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow with a bachelors degree in traditional Scottish music. She also won the title of U.S National Scottish Harp Champion in 2016. 

Currently Rachel is focusing on establishing The Granville Harp Fest in her hometown of Granville, Ohio as well as performing and teaching students and workshops around the eastern U.S.
                                               www.rachelclementeharpist.com/

Rachel Clemente playing the Harp:

2019 MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR HARPING STEVE SCHACK
Mr. Steve Schack of Columbus, Ohio is an experienced and renowned Scottish Harpist and the 2010 U.S. National Scottish Harping champion.

SPONSOR A MEDAL/TROPHY SET FOR AN EVENT

THE COSTS OF RUNNING THE HIGHLAND GAMES INCREASE EACH YEAR AND OUR FULLY VOLUNTEER STAFF WORKS HARD TO KEEP COSTS DOWN AND GENEROUSLY SUPPORTS THE GAMES TOO.  YOU CAN HELP BY SPONSORING A MEDAL SET FOR AN EVENT FOR $25 OR A TROPHY/PLAQUE SET FOR $50.  SPONSORS WILL BE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN THE PROGRAM BOOK.

2018 HARPING COMPETITION RESULTS

ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH HARPER OF THE DAY
CAROL KAPPUS

NOVICE OPEN
1st Place SARAH MIDDLEMISS

JOURNEYMAN OPEN
1st Place REAGAN ALLEN 2nd Place MADELYN KOONTZ

MASTERS
1st Place ALIX BALDWIN
2nd Place CAROL KAPPUS   3rd Place ANGEL WATESKA

HARP AND VOCAL
1st Place CAROL KAPPUS

HARP AND ENSEMBLE
1st Place RINGGOLD HARPS & STRINGS BAND

FAITH STENNING MEMORIAL AWARD
Sponsored by the American Harp Society Pittsburgh Chapter
ALIX BALDWIN

2017 HARPING COMPETITION RESULTS

ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH HARPER OF THE DAY
REAGAN ALLEN
BEGINNER OPEN
1st Place CHLOE RUSSELL   TIE   1st Place GIANNA SPRECACE

NOVICE OPEN
1st Place SARAH MIDDLEMISS

APPRENTICE OPEN
1st Place REAGAN ALLEN   2nd Place HANNA McINTOSH

JOURNEYMAN OPEN
1st Place ANGEL WATESKA   2nd Place MADELYN KOONTZ

HARP IN ENSEMBLE
1st Place RUSTIC RHYTHMS ENSEMBLE (RINGGOLD)

FAITH STENNING MEMORIAL AWARD
Sponsored by the American Harp Society Pittsburgh Chapter
ANGEL WATESKA

Rustic Rhythms group members:
Kris Patrick, Ethan Gamble, Beth Gamble, Eli Drischler, Melanie Sandrock, Emily Urso, Sarah Hetzler, Kelley Kulp. Sarah Middlemiss, Flo Rusch, Judy Founds, Judy Forsyth, Donna Schipani, Corin Schipani, Caden Schipani, Lukas Holsopple, Sarah Stewartson, Aaron Lunn, Kylie Konton, Christian Martin Penley, Barb Heinze, Kirra Gerrard, Gianna Popalo, Madelyn Koontz, Sarah Hetzler, Hannah McIntosh, Caitlin Painter, Anna Vogt, Eva Vogt, Ali Crownover, Brett Ridgeway, Kim Ridgeway

2016 HARPING COMPETITION RESULTS

ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH HARPER OF THE DAY
Eli Drischler
BEGINNER
1st Place Sarah Middlemiss                          2nd Place Skylar Hazelton
NOVICE
1st Place Reagan Allen                         2nd Place Eva Vogt
APPRENTICE
1st Place Angela Wateska                      2nd Place Eli Drischler
3rd Place Madelyn Koontz                      4th Place Anna Vogt
JOURNEYMAN
1st Place Sarah Hetzler                           2nd Place Donna Bennett
MASTER
1st Place Jen Narkevicius
HARP IN ENSEMBLE
1st Place Rustic Rhythms
 EMERGING FORMS
1st Place Donna Bennett          2nd Place Eli Drischler
FAITH STENNING MEMORIAL AWARD
Sponsored by the American Harp Society Pittsburgh Chapter
Jen Narkevicius

2015 HARPING COMPETITION RESULTS

ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH HARPER OF THE DAY

​Rheannon Ramsey-Brimberg
BEGINNER
1st Place Gabe Cunningham
2nd Place Hannah MacIntosh
NOVICE
1st Place Kira Kaselah
2nd Place Eva Vogt
3rd Place Eli Drischler
APPRENTICE
1st Place Caitlin Painter
2nd Place Angel Wateska
JOURNEYMAN
1st Place Sarah Hetzler
2nd Place Samantha Schultz
3rd Place Alexis Dolfi
MASTER
1st Place Mary Abbott
2nd Place Rheannon Ramsey-Brimberg
​ENSEMBLE
1st Place The Ringgold String Band